Only you know yourself and how you can best deal with his passing and you know your dog and what distresses him. I always worry that I don't want my dear Yorkie's last thoughts in life to be of his mommie terribly upset and maybe even crying out of control. They are so attuned to us that I think that could be just so scary to a Yorkie to see his mommie so upset and if you cannot stop crying hysterically when that moment comes, it might be kinder to the little one to say goodbye as gently as possible and step out. I think you can live with whatever guilt or whatever you have to and deal with that down the road but just think of what you think is best for your dog and what would give the most comfort to him in that last moments. You know your little dog best and whatever you think will make your baby's last moments the easiest, most peaceful and least stressful to him will probably be the best for him. God bless you and sweet little Rufus. You will both be in my prayers.
__________________  Jeanie and Tibbe One must do the best one can. You may get some marks for a very imperfect answer: you will certainly get none for leaving the question alone. C. S. Lewis |